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OK where do I buy the Special tool (not the chain wrench)? Dealer? Urrgh! Ryan

You guys are on a roll, so here's my last one for a while(maybe): How to loosen and then retorque the cam sprocket bolt after I swap out an oil seal? I don't want to stretch my new timing belt if I can help it. Or is this a big deal????? Ryan

Thanks Josh.

My Haynes book says find TDC for #1 piston prior to replacing timing belt. I can't figure out why this is important. What did I miss? Ryan

Thanks, I'll stick with my Haynes book. Ryan

Anybody a subscriber to "alldatadiy". Is it worthwhile? $25 p/yr seems reasonable but am always cautious with stuff like this. Ryan

I would get two new front rotors from the local parts house and install them yourself. Use the same pads at first. If they turn out to be worn and pull to one side when braking simply get new pads. Ryan

I have one. Limited edition. 99000 miles and no problems. There was an alternator recall I think, the owner will know if this was complied with. Ryan

I just tried it - seemed to work fine with a plain ol screw driver. Ryan

I've heard of that, but how do you re-torque when reassembling? Ryan

Anyone ever use the little hole on the back of the engine to hold the engine still while removing the crank pulley nut? If so how well did it work and what exactly did you stick in there? Thanks, Ryan '97 OBW

Hi all, the dealer wants $120 for one and various online prices are roughly half of that. What is the best course of action here. Anyone recently go through this? Ryan '97 OBW

You must simply jerk it off.

I guess I just blew $40 on the K&N for no reason.

I thought so, I also used to fly the 200. My current ride is the CRJ700. I loved the King Air and when I see one I have fond memories. Ryan

"Strakes", are you a King Air driver by chance? Ryan

Howdy all - how difficult is it to compress the tensioner by hand then slide the retainer pin in? Other methods welcome also..... Ryan 97 OBW

My non-turbo 2.5 gets Mobil 1 every 6K.

Anyone make a 2" lift for my Outback?

I just did my brakes on my 97 OBW. I had the rotors turned for $10 a piece and bought cheapy pads at autozone. 4 hrs of my own labor free of charge. Total cost was under $100 for all 4 wheels. Obviously not the highest qulity parts but it stops as good as it ever did. Ryan

I have heard of an online subscription for a service manual. Does anyone use this? Is it useful, and what is the web address? Thanks, Ryan

I live in Magnolia just past the woodlands.

I just pulled a spindle and hub off of a wrecked 90 Legacy. Does anyone know if this will fit onto my 97 OBW. I think I have a shot wheel bearing. Thanks, Ryan Houston